L ABYSSIN

Marrakech

Palais Rhoul, Route de Fes Marrakesh Tel: +212 044 328584

Half an hour from Marrakech City centre is a very different outdoor eating experience from the Moroccan norm. This restaurant is set in a garden and surrounded by large white linen tents, with a series of tables gathered around a water feature in the centre. Groups eat in the tents and couples around the pool. It is all lit with candles and lanterns, with a gentle sound system floating through, playing initially Euro pop, then as the evening progressed a more chill out Latino vibe. Portable Gas fires are distributed later when the temperature drops. Food is based on a French theme, with local specialities added. Portions are quite small and could be warmer by the time they hit the table. Service is attentive.